Tilly’s Farm is deepening its investment in Ghana’s pork value chain through capacity building and strategic partnerships aimed at boosting local production and supporting smallholder pig farmers.
As part of this commitment, the company hosted the 2025 Porktober Farmer Training on October 9, 2025, bringing together 30 pig farmers from across the country for a day of hands-on learning, designed to enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability in pig farming. The training, held in collaboration with DanBred Africa, Stanbic Bank Ghana and the Pig Farmers Association of Ghana, focused on practical topics – including pig genetics, farm economics and access to financial solutions tailored for agribusiness growth.
“Our growth as a business is tied to the growth of others,” said Maxwell Hammond, Co-founder and Managing Director of Tilly’s Farm. “By equipping farmers with the right tools, knowledge and partnerships, we are helping bridge Ghana’s meat production deficit and strengthening the future of local agriculture.”
Participants benefitted from expert sessions led by Jurgens Reynders of DanBred Africa, who shared strategies on improving herd genetics and operational efficiency. “At DanBred, we believe that knowledge transfer is the cornerstone of sustainable livestock production,” Mr. Reynders noted. “Supporting Ghanaian farmers with world-class breeding and management systems will help raise standards across the industry.”
Financial inclusion was also a central focus of the day. Mr. Samuel Okang Boye, Head of Agriculture at Stanbic Bank Ghana, highlighted tailored financial products designed to meet the needs of pig farmers. “Agriculture remains a critical pillar of Ghana’s economy,” he said. “Stanbic is committed to providing accessible financing that enables farmers to expand operations, adopt modern technologies and increase output sustainably.”
Stakeholders from the Animal Research Institute and the Pig Farmers Association of Ghana also joined the discussions, demonstrating the importance of collaboration in advancing the pork sector.
The training concluded with the signature Tilly’s Farm experience—shared stories, networking and a taste of locally produced ‘Kpakpo shito’ sausages and fresh pork pies. “Tilly’s Farm continues to demonstrate that empowering farmers is key to achieving national food security,” Mr. Hammond added. “When local producers thrive, the entire value chain becomes stronger.”
